Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focuses on providing great food and service to customers. To achieve this, we need fabulous people and work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued, and enjoy what they do.
What you’ll be doing…
Lexington Catering is a leading provider of high-quality workplaces. We are looking for a Head Chef to manage the culinary team at Lidl's stunning new-build site in Surbiton. This is a high-profile location with a modern, vibrant setting and a busy food service operation serving up to 300 covers daily.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, inspire creativity, and deliver an exceptional food offering that aligns with our values and client expectations.
Responsibilities:
1. Recruit, train, support, and develop people to deliver efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, customers, and clients.
2. Manage kitchen budgets, food cost controls, and ordering to ensure profitability and minimal waste.
3. Ensure ongoing team communication, build internal and external relationships, manage reporting, and liaise with clients to enable operational excellence.
4. Be accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies, and duty of care to customers and colleagues.
5. Elevate and innovate the food offerings within staff dining and hospitality.
Work pattern: Monday-Friday, core hours 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
What can you bring?
* Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands-on approach.
* Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
* Focus on the front line.
* Catering experience essential, with chef skills.
* At least 2 years experience as Head Chef.
Our way of saying thank you…
At Lexington, we strive to ensure our colleagues feel appreciated and rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards and benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.
* FREE On-Site Lunches: Savour delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work.
* Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible hours.
* Holiday Allowance: Start with 28 days of holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years of service.
* Family Leave: Prioritize your family commitments with our family leave options.
* Health and Wellness: Lidl offers a state-of-the-art gym for all employees, including contractors.
* Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer.
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